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PGCPS Schools near Temple Hills briefly on lockdown.

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A shooting in the parking garage of Iverson Mall on Tuesday afternoon placed two schools in the area in temporary lockdown, according to schools Officials. Hillcrest Heights Elementary School and Jessie B. Mason Regional School were placed on lockdown out of an “abundance of caution,” police later confirmed.

A man was shot at the mall near Branch Avenue and Silver Hill Road, Prince George’s County Police tweeted shortly after 1 p.m. His injuries do not appear life threatening.

The shooting happened in the parking garage and does not appear to be random, authorities said. A male victim was shot and does not appear to have life-threatening injuries.

According to WUSA9 suspect fled from the scene of the shooting, which does not appear to be random, police said.